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Russian forces intensified battlefield air interdiction campaign in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, targeting Ukrainian logistics with drones and glide bombs to set conditions for future offensive operations.

February 4, 2026 Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast

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Institute for the Study of War Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent

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Institute for the Study of War → Source tone: likely

Russian forces intensified BAI campaign in Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka area

Institute for the Study of War → Source tone: likely

Russian forces target Ukrainian drone operators specifically

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

An FPV drone operated by its troops had "epically" destroyed a Russian self-propelled artillery unit in the centre of Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russia attacked Druzhkivka with cluster munitions, killing 7 and injuring 8.

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:36.934Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-february-4-2026